1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 68 kg more than 1970 Buick Centurion.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Centurion | Durango |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |
